Lesotho
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White-Painted Stick Bollards
During construction on sections of the A5 south of Nyakosoba, temporary roadside bollards consisting of sticks painted mostly white are frequently used.
BollardDark Soil Dirt Road
A particular road in Lesotho is recognizable as a wide dirt road with very dark brown soil, even along sections that lack bollards.
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BollardWhite-Painted Stick Bollards
On sections of the A5 south of Nyakosoba undergoing construction, temporary roadside bollards consisting of sticks painted mostly white are frequently seen.
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BollardDark Brown Dirt Road
This road is characterized as a wide dirt road with very dark brown soil, which remains recognizable even on sections lacking bollards.
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PlateLesotho License Plates
Lesotho utilizes long white license plates with blue text. The Mokorotlo symbol may be visible on the left side of the plate if it is partially unblurred.
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PlateLesotho License Plates
Lesotho uses long white license plates with blue text. The Mokorotlo symbol may be visible on the left side of the plate if it is partially unblurred.
PlateStreet Suffixes in Lesotho
Lesotho uses 'Road' or its abbreviation 'Rd' as a street suffix.
Language ScriptLesotho Street Suffixes
In Lesotho, the street suffix for an avenue is written as 'Avenue'.
Language ScriptLesotho Street Suffix
In Lesotho, the street suffix for Avenue is written as Avenue.
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Language ScriptLesotho Street Suffixes
Street names in Lesotho use the suffixes Street, Str, or St.
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Language ScriptLesotho Street Suffixes
Street suffixes in Lesotho include Street, Str, and St.
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Language ScriptLesotho Street Suffixes
Lesotho uses 'Road' and its abbreviation 'Rd' as street suffixes.
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Road SignMaseru Downtown Urbanization
Maseru, the capital, is the only city with a significantly urbanized downtown area. All other towns in the country have a highly provincial feel by comparison.
Road SignLesotho's Flat Region
In Lesotho's relatively flat or hilly region, tabletop-like mountains are visible in the distance, providing a clearer line of sight. This area contains the highest concentration of road coverage, settlements, and agriculture.
Road SignMaseru Downtown Area
Maseru, the capital, is the only city with a significantly urbanized downtown area. All other towns have a very provincial feel in comparison.
Road SignFlat Region Landscape
In Lesotho's "flat" region, roads run through a mostly flat or hilly landscape with distant tabletop-like mountains. This area features the most coverage, settlements, and agriculture.
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Road MarkingRoad Line Colors
Roads in Lesotho feature yellow lines on the outside and white lines on the inside.
Road MarkingRoad Line Colors
Roads in Lesotho feature yellow outer edge lines and white center lines.
Road MarkingBare Tabletop Mountains
The mountains of Lesotho are bare and treeless, often featuring tabletop-like shapes and recognizable horizontal rocky ridgelines.
TerrainMountainous Roads and Terrain
In mountainous regions, roads are typically positioned directly on the side of the mountains. These mountains are often large, close to the road, and covered in green grass.
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TerrainSparse Mountainous Road Coverage
Coverage in the mountainous part of Lesotho is very sparse, consisting of only six main roads and a few very small off-roads.
TerrainGreen Mountains and Weather
The country is situated in the middle of green mountains. Noticeably bad weather was present when the Google car drove there.
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TerrainMountainous Water Reservoirs
Two large man-made water reservoirs are located in the mountainous region of Lesotho. These reservoirs can be seen from several road sections.
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TerrainTerrain Divisions
The landscape of Lesotho can be roughly divided into two regions: flat and mountainous.
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TerrainLandscape Divisions
Based on its landscape, Lesotho can be roughly divided into two regions: flat and mountainous.
TerrainMountainous Road Terrain
In mountainous regions, roads are usually built directly on the side of the mountain. The mountains are typically large, close to the road, and covered in green grass.
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TerrainMountainous Terrain and Bad Weather
The country is situated in the middle of green mountains, and it experienced noticeably bad weather when the Google car drove there.
TerrainLight-Colored Roadside Rocks
Exposed, light-colored rocks are frequently visible next to the roads.
TerrainMountainous Water Reservoirs
Two large man-made water reservoirs are located in the mountainous region of Lesotho. They can be seen from several road sections.
TerrainExposed Light-Colored Rocks
Exposed, light-colored rocks are often visible next to the road.
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TerrainBare Tabletop Mountains
The mountains of Lesotho are bare and treeless, often featuring tabletop-like shapes and recognizable horizontal rocky ridgelines.
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TerrainSparse Mountainous Road Coverage
Street View coverage in the mountainous part of Lesotho is very sparse, featuring only six main roads and a few very small off-roads.
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Driving SideLesotho Coverage and Google Car
All coverage in Lesotho is Generation 3. In almost all locations, the back of a white Google car without an antenna is visible.
Utility PoleLesotho Coverage and Google Car
All coverage in Lesotho is Generation 3. In almost all locations, the back of a white Google car without an antenna is visible.
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OtherTraditional Basotho Blankets
Many people in Lesotho wear traditional clothing, most recognizably the Basotho blanket.
OtherA25 Raindrops
On a section of the A25 just east of the big reservoir, the camera is covered in raindrops in one direction.
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OtherMaseru Suburbs
The suburbs of Maseru can still have a very rural feel.
OtherRoad Marking Lines
Lesotho uses yellow outer lines and white inner lines.
OtherRaindrops on the A25
On a section of the A25 just east of the big reservoir, the camera is covered in raindrops in one direction.
OtherA2 Road Quality
The section of the A2 between Maseru and Mafeteng has the best road quality in Lesotho.
OtherKatse and Mohale Reservoirs
The larger Katse reservoir is visible from parts of the A25, while the smaller Mohale reservoir can be seen from an off-road of the A3.
OtherLesotho Coverage Distribution
Street View coverage in Lesotho is sparse, with all urban coverage located in the northwest. In the southeastern half, coverage is mostly limited to yellow roads.
OtherRural Roadside Livestock
As a highly rural society, Lesotho frequently features free-roaming livestock on its roads. While cows are the most common, horses, donkeys, and other farm animals are also regularly seen.
OtherLesotho Grassland Composition
Grasslands in Lesotho are primarily composed of short grass.
OtherAgave Plants
Agave plants are commonly found throughout the countryside of Lesotho.
OtherTraditional Round Huts
In rural areas, traditional round huts with thatched roofs are a common sight.
OtherTriple Road Markings
Some roads in Lesotho feature unique triple middle lines. These markings consist of two solid lines with a dashed line in between.
OtherQacha's Nek Border Town
Qacha's Nek is a recognizable town located far from most other towns. It lies on the southeastern border with South Africa.
OtherMaseru Suburbs
The suburbs of Maseru can have a very rural feel.
OtherLesotho Coverage Distribution
Street View coverage in Lesotho is very sparse, with all urban coverage located in the northwest. In the southeastern half, coverage is mostly limited to yellow roads.
OtherFree-Roaming Roadside Livestock
Lesotho is a highly rural society where free-roaming livestock is frequently seen on the roads. Cows are the most common, though horses, donkeys, and other farm animals also roam freely.
OtherTraditional Basotho Blankets
Many people in Lesotho wear traditional clothing, most recognizably the Basotho blanket.
OtherLesotho Grasslands
Grasslands in Lesotho primarily consist of short grass.
OtherCountryside Agave Plants
Agave plants are commonly found throughout the countryside of Lesotho.
OtherTraditional Rural Huts
Traditional round huts with thatched roofs are commonly seen in rural areas.
OtherTriple Middle Road Lines
Some roads feature unique triple middle lines, which consist of two solid lines with a dashed line in between.
OtherLesotho Line Markings
Lesotho uses yellow outer lines and white inner lines.
OtherQacha's Nek
The highly recognizable town of Qacha's Nek is located far from most other towns, situated on the southeastern border with South Africa.
OtherLeft-Hand Driving
Lesotho drives on the left side of the road, as do three other Southern African countries.
OtherA2 Highway Road Quality
The section of the A2 highway between Maseru and Mafeteng features the best road quality in Lesotho.
OtherKatse and Mohale Reservoirs
The larger Katse reservoir is visible from parts of the A25. The smaller Mohale reservoir is visible from an off-road of the A3.
OtherLeft-Side Driving
Lesotho drives on the left, as do three other Southern African countries.
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